By Obinna Unaeze The Anambra Police Command says it has detained a masquerade, allegedly involved in unprovoked violent attacks on residents of Awgbu Community in Orumba North LGA of the state. In a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga,Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigeria’s cultural resilience is in global focus as the National Arts Theatre Chief Executive, Mrs Tola Akerele, addresses the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) Congress in New York. Akerele is presenting Nigeria’s experience in sustaining culture economically amid tightening funding and rising global pressures. InContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Akran of Badagry, Oba Aholu Menu-Toyi Babatunde. The governor described the Oba’s passing as a painful loss to Badagry, the state and the nation at large. In a condolence message issuedContinue Reading
Beyond Survival: Africa’s culture seeks structure, value and global reach By Olawunmi Ashafa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa’s cultural heritage is no longer content with survival; it is demanding structure, economic value and a global stage. Recently, in the historic halls of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart inContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Mr Anil Padia, Programme Director, ORUN X Designers, an initiative of Africa Currency Network, says the platform is empowering African artisans to drive production, innovation and global market access. Padia disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Heirs ofContinue Reading
By Mohammed Baba Busu A legal luminary, Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, has announced the sponsorship of 10 students to study Nupe Language at the university level. Ndarani said in an interview with newsmen in Minna on Saturday that the scholarship would take effect upon the commencement of the Nupe LanguageContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa ORUN, a pan-African initiative, driven by the African Currency Network of the Africa Currency Network (ACN), on Thursday unveiled the maiden edition of Heirs of Greatness Day in Casablanca, Morocco, to advance Africa’s cultural sovereignty and strengthen the continent’s creative economy. The initiative brought together stakeholders fromContinue Reading
Tourism without a roadmap: Is Nigeria ready to navigate the next phase? By Joan Odafe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In 2025, industry leaders warned that Nigeria’s tourism surge—festivals, hotels, and investments—expanded rapidly, yet without strategic coordination or a guiding national framework. A reality, many warned, thatContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s diverse culture and traditions hold immense tourism potential and should be harnessed as valuable tools for destination promotion. The president stated this on Saturday at the Grand Finale of the week-long 2025 Eyo Festival held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. This isContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie No fewer than 6,445 youths on Saturday, mounted Bima Hill to mark the 2025 Annual Cultural Festival of Hina Community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hill-climbing activity was organised by the Hina Youth Forum (HYF)Continue Reading
